Malaysia’s unique cultural practices may make HR and recruiting issues difficult for Western HR managers to navigate. Conventional Western HR practices such as pointing directly at someone may end up being offensive to local employees. Additionally, a great number of workers in Malaysia are from other Southeast Asian countries, further complicating the HR landscape. Our publications on Malaysia examine Malaysia’s HR and executive search practices with specific points of interest for HR managers looking to recruit and retain top talent.
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February 23, 2012 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Western HR management teams often find managing Asian cultural diversity challenging. By gaining an understanding of the unique local culture, they can manage Asian employees more effectively.
December 8, 2011 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
HR and recruiting issues are experiencing rapid changes throughout Asia. This webcast will explore the most recent developments in labor regulations in places like Japan, Korea, and China as well as finding suitable executives for your firm.
By: Ames Gross and Melissa Wong
November 2011
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Underemployment in Malaysia's labor market continues to be an issue. In 2010 there were nearly 2 million unfilled job positions, far exceeding the number of people entering the labor force each year.
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By: Ames Gross and John Minot
October 2007
Published on HR.com
This article describes recent changes in Malaysian labor law as well as recruiting trends for both foreign workers and locals. It also discusses labor relations and wage systems.
By: Ames Gross and Rachel Weintraub
August 2005
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Malaysia's workforce is comprised of nearly 9.6 million people, and unemployment hovers around a low 3%. This article highlights the basic aspects of Malaysia's workforce and what this large, skilled, multicultural labor force has to offer.
By: Ames Gross
September 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News
The Malaysian government is pursuing educational initiatives to raise the skill level of its labor. This will help foreign HR managers in multinational companies find the qualified job candidates they need to fill positions.
By: Ames Gross and Tim McDonald
February 1998
Published in ACA News
Southeast Asia will likely be one of the fastest growing markets in the years ahead. Due to staffing challenges, many companies in Southeast Asia are reexamining their policies for compensating, hiring, and retaining employees.
By: Ames Gross
September 1997
Published in International HR Journal
Southeast Asia will continue to be one of the highest growth areas in the world. The countries in Southeast Asia are now dealing with more problems with human resource issues.
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